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Senior Specialist - 3D Footwear Modeller

Verified·1 day ago
Zurich Senior

In short

On is looking for a 3D Design Modeller to support our product design teams from early ideation phase to final design review. Your vision and expertise as a technical artist will empower designers, accelerate decisions, and shape the evolution of our performance-driven products.

Your mission

  • Leverage 3D Design during exploration and ideation to support creative direction and bring the vision to life.
  • Build comprehensive 3D concepts encompassing both bottom units and upper builds.
  • Produce high-fidelity renders and 3D prints to enhance design review meetings.
  • Prepare clean, optimized, and watertight 3D files for digital simulation and prototyping.
  • Translate input from design and engineering into actionable assets, partnering with designers to streamline the tech packing process.
  • Iterate fast, learn faster, and contribute ideas that improve both product quality and digital workflows.
  • Act as a digital champion - stay ahead of digital trends, mentor design teams, and continuously optimize 3D pipelines.

Your story

  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Footwear Technology, or a related field (equivalent hands-on industry experience is also highly valued).
  • You bring 5+ years of experience in footwear 3D footwear modelling.
  • You possess mastery in industry-standard footwear 3D tools - with deep expertise in Rhino 3D (including Grasshopper,) alongside Blender (or equivalent.)
  • You have strong poly modeling, subD and nurbs fundamentals and can quickly translate design ideas into refined 3D design models.
  • You have a deep understanding of footwear construction and mold making.
  • You exhibit exceptional spatial awareness, geometric problem-solving skills, and a keen eye for subtle curves, textures, and proportions.
  • You possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and deliver accurate files under critical timelines and deadlines.
  • You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.